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Here is where you will find an outline of our class activities. Homework will be posted here as well as links to any documents you may need.
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Monday, November 18

11/18/2019

 
Objectives: Today I will
  • discuss the differences between revision and editing
  • and continue drafting my realistic fiction story

Homework: Bring a hard copy of your story to class tomorrow. It can be typed or handwritten!

Agenda: 
  • Warm-up: Visual Dictionary
    • ​A narrative is another word for a story 
    • Draw pictures to represent narrative and transition words
  • Grammar Review
    • Rescheduled to next Monday 11/25, closer to the quiz date!
    • You have a study guide for more practice, too!
  • Revison vs. Editing
    • Revision:
      • Changes the content of your writing
    • Reasons to revise:
      • To add description
      • To delete unimportant or confusing details
      • To change the flow/order of the story
    • Editing:
      • Changes the appearance of your writing
    • Reasons to edit:
      • To fix a grammar mistake
      • To capitalize the first letter of the sentence
      • To correct spelling
    • How are revision and editing similar? How are they different? Discuss with your table group, and fill in the venn diagram.
  • Writing
    • Independent Writing Time - Stay quiet so others can focus
    • Completed Draft Due Tomorrow - Can be typed and printed or handwritten
    • Laptops - plug them in when you're done!

​Daily Agenda Slideshow


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